1947 Dickerson Amp | Pre-Magnatone

[@rafael502]

What a great tone that amp delivers!

[@nationalduo4945]

Sounds better than most modern amps….

[@hkguitar1984]

This is excellent, thank you Eric. Wow, I watched the whole video and realized your 1947 MEC shown at the 6:40 mark is the exact same amplifier I have. I'm gonna go fire that amp up as soon as your video finishes! Yeah, if you have a video of the '47 MEC I'm going to check it out!

[@hkguitar1984]

This is excellent, thank you Eric. Gosh, if my 1947 MEC amplifier's chassis didn't rattle so much I'd consider sending it to you for a review/demo! After watching your video you inspired me to fire her up and play for a bit.

[@crystalrock18]

For a post World War Two made amp that thing sounds awesome on just it’s “naked tone” like you said. I bet it would sound great with a lap steel or pedal steel.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

That treble pickup tone is worth a zillion !

[@hutchklutch2594]

I knew it was some type of Magnatone...Shocker!

[@SgtSteel1]

Great sound from that old amp! That Tele has seen some use as well!! edit: I spoke too soon :P

[@nationalduo4945]

Wouldn’t it be more that 4 Watts with a 6L6 in it ?

[@TracerPhill]

Sounds fantastic. Is that the original speaker from 47’?

[@Guitarsenal]

Appears to be Yes! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@goodun2974]

@@Guitarsenal , probably not original. That giant alnico-magnet speaker would be an unlikely choice by the manufacturer for use in a 4 watt amp, and it looks more like early to mid 50's vintage. It does appear to have a date code on the magnet but I couldn't make out the numbers. Tell me what they are and maybe we can figure out the brand (I've got a full list of manufacturers codes) and when it was made. Ps, I own a very similar Dickerson.

[@blancsteve4819]

Tweed is for toffs. Nice palm trees tho.